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Im 17 years old and im only 5'6. is there any way i can maximise my optimal height? when i was young(3-7 and 12-16) i would say i was malmnurished.

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Eat healthy diet: The best things you can do to gain your maximum height are to eat healthy food and take a multivitamin daily. Once your bones fuse you will not be able to get taller.

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Answered 7/13/2015

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